Juvenile Nonfiction

Whimsical, simple illustrations and prayers drawn from Episcopal prayer resources.

Common Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions.

At the heart of this book is the belief that prayer shapes our lives and should be accessible and meaningful for children. The prayers in this book are called “common” for a variety of reasons; like the Book of Common Prayer, it seeks to provide a language, form, and theology that binds Episcopalians in shared prayer. In addition, prayers reflect themes with which children are commonly familiar, like home, school, and camps. Most of all, these prayers are held in common—always done within God’s holy community that includes family and friends, the living and the dead, saints and sinners, angels, archangels, and the company of heaven.

Also available in Spanish. Reading age: 8 - 12 years, Interest range: 3 - 12 years

A curriculum that builds God's beloved community.

Rooted in faith, this five-session formation curriculum is designed to help children in grades K-5 understand their own belovedness and the belovedness of their neighbors. Living God’s Dream is a curriculum for children built from activities designed to cultivate the practice of seeing the image of God in everyone. Encouraging children to action, service, and relationships, the curriculum helps children resist ideas that treat others as outsiders.

The leader guide includes full lesson plans with rich content and experiential learning, as well as ideas for games, skits, crafts, and snacks. It also includes suggestions for storybooks that can frame each lesson.

Developed in conjunction with the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and field-tested in churches, Living God’s Dream is designed for use in a variety of settings, including Sunday school, schools, and Vacation Bible School.

Follow Winn and Doug on the incredible journey of water—through the water cycle all the way to wastewater treatment and back again.

Have you ever wondered where the water in your house comes from or where it goes after you use it? Explore the different phases of Winn’s life through the water cycle—from water vapor to water runoff. Then follow Doug to see how water gets clean after we use it! Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Winn and Doug, the Waterdrops shows kids where water comes from and where it goes once it gets here—and why those processes are so important. Water resource engineers and wastewater operators have incredibly vital jobs that make the world a better place.

Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.

American History for Middle School — Grades 6-8 

The FIRST book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of Hope 

VOLUME ONE: SHAPING A NEW NATION, From 1492 to 1877

From its beginnings America was a land of hope, a magnet for those seeking a new beginning for themselves. The American Founders created a unique plan of government designed to realize those ideals. Implementing the plan was not easy, though, and a bloody civil war would push the American experiment to the breaking point — and to a new birth of freedom. 

Engage your children with fun activities as they learn about Anglican liturgy and experience a more meaningful worship.

With interactive puzzles, color-by-number, word finds, and more, this fun-filled activity book can help children ages 4-7 grow to a deeper understanding of Anglican worship life. From learning about the participants in the entry processional, to coloring the vestments of the priest and deacon, to identifying the amazing things our senses tell us about the Eucharist, this book is a treasure trove for kids and their families.

Forty one-page activities are followed by a four-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews and offer tips for parents and other educators using these activities with children.

A curriculum that builds God's beloved community.

Rooted in faith, this five-session formation curriculum is designed to help children in grades K-5 understand their own belovedness and the belovedness of their neighbors. Living God’s Dream is a curriculum for children built from activities designed to cultivate the practice of seeing the image of God in everyone. Encouraging children to action, service, and relationships, the curriculum helps children resist ideas that treat others as outsiders.

The learner guide includes activities for children and can be taken home at the conclusion of the curriculum, where it prompts discussions within families.

Developed in conjunction with the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and field tested in churches, Living God’s Dream is designed for use in a variety of settings, including Sunday school, schools, and Vacation Bible School.

Lindsey loves mapping! Follow along as she collects information about the world around her to make a map of her favorite park.

The first in a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Lindsey the GIS Professional describes what it's like to work with a geographic information system (GIS). Lindsey explains the information needed to make a map and how to collect it. Then she shows how to take all that information to create a map of her favorite park. Perfect for encouraging spatial thinking! GIS is key to STEAM learning—spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers.

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages and teaching materials, and learn more about GIS at www.LindseyLovesMaps.com.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk, Inc.

A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home.

American History for Middle School — Grades 6-8

The SECOND book in a two-volume narrative for Young Readers studying Land of Hope 

VOLUME TWO: THE MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA, From 1877 to 2020

The Founders of the American nation would have had trouble recognizing the America that emerged after the Civil War. By century’s end we had rapidly evolved into the world’s greatest industrial power. It was a nation of large new cities populated by immigrants from all over the world. And it was a nation that was taking an increasingly active role on the world stage, even to the point of acquiring an empire of its own. Many Americans began to wonder whether this modern nation had outgrown its original Constitution. That document had been written back in the eighteenth century, after all, and one of its main goals was limiting the size and scope of government. But did that goal make sense in the dynamic new America of the twentieth century?
That became a central question. The Progressive movement and its successors believed it was time to replace the Constitution with laws permitting a larger and more powerful government. Others firmly rejected such changes and insisted on the permanent validity of the Constitution’s ideal of limited government. In addition, with the two great world wars of the twentieth century, and the Cold War that came after them, America found itself thrust into a position of overwhelming world leadership—something else that the Founders never imagined or wanted. Such leadership required the development of a large and permanent military establishment whose very existence ran up against the nation’s founding traditions. With the end of the Cold War, America faced a decision. Should it shed the world responsibilities it had taken on during the twentieth century? Or should it treat those responsibilities as a permanent obligation? That debate, which has deep roots in American history, continues to this day.

The first introductory and illustrated biography of the civil rights icon.

The untold story of Pauli Murray, activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest, who broke records and barriers throughout her life. Friend to Eleanor Roosevelt, colleague to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and student of Thurgood Marshall, Pauli Murray's life was nevertheless not always an easy one. Her commitment to fighting for the rights of women and all places her firmly in history. A celebration of her life and its significance, including the role of gender identity in her own journey. Deborah Nelson Linck's book introduces Murray to children ages 6 to 12.

An illustrated edition of the well-loved tale in which world-famous naturalist John Muir recounts how he and a dog named Stickeen struggled to cross an Alaskan glacier during an ice storm. An exhilarating story that has become an American classic. Published in conjunction with Rick Heide.

John Muir (1838–1914) was a naturalist, author, and advocate for wilderness preservation. A prolific writer, his many books, essays, and letters abound with wit, humor, and an exuberant love of the natural world. Other John Muir books published by Heyday include The Essential Muir: A Selection of John Muir’s Best (and Worst) Writings, and My First Summer in the Sierra.

Nineteen new and revised stories that invite children to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

Revised and expanded, The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Volume 8 offers new concepts, new terminology, new illustrations, and a new structure —all of which stem from more than fifteen years of using Godly Play® with children. Based on the Montessori method, Godly Play uses purposeful telling of stories, engaging materials, and the community of children to encourage children to seek and find their own answers to faith questions. In the process, children form deeper, more spontaneous, and more playful relationships with God.

This volume features resources for telling nineteen new or thoroughly revised stories, along with take-home resources for parents and families. Included in this volume are:

· The Greatest Parable—Jesus

· Jesus and Jerusalem: The Story of Holy Week

· Mary, the Mother of Jesus

· Knowing Jesus in a New Way

· The Church

· The Liturgical Synthesis

Revisions to each story focus on inclusion and are the result of consultations across the diverse Godly Play community. New parent pages for each story offer opportunities for families to continue to discuss each lesson. An appendix introduces the Godly Play approach and offers an overview of stories across all eight Godly Play volumes.

Fun activities that teach children and their families about the holy season of Lent.
These fun-filled activities for home, pew, or church school, help children ages 4-7 learn about the seasons of Lent and Easter. This book includes mazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dots, and more. 41 pages of activities and a 4-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews. Includes family Lenten devotionals. Suitable for any Christian denomination that follows the liturgical calendar.

Así como nuestros padres y abuelos tienen sus libros de oraciones que pasaron de generación en generación, este libro pretende ser el libro de oraciones en español de la generación más joven de la iglesia.

Oración Común para Niños y Familias es una colección de oraciones y liturgias escritas para niños y para los adultos o comunidades que oran con ellos. Imaginativamente ilustrado a plumilla, este libro contiene oraciones para la mañana, el mediodía y la noche; oraciones para usar a través del año en la Iglesia y oraciones para todo tipo de ocasiones. En el centro de este libro está la creencia de que la oración forma nuestras vidas, por lo que debe ser accesible y significativa para los niños y niñas. Las oraciones en este libro son llamadas “comunes” por diversas razones. Como el Libro de Oración Común, este busca proveer lenguaje, forma y teología que reúne a los episcopales en la oración compartida. Además, las oraciones reflejan temas familiares para los niños como el hogar, la escuela y el campamento. Pero más que todo, estas oraciones son dichas en comunidad -siempre como parte de la comunidad santa de Dios que incluye a la familia y los amigos, los vivos y los fallecidos, los santos y los pecadores, los ángeles, arcángeles y la compañía de los cielos.

Common Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them.
Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. At the heart of this book is the belief that prayer shapes our lives and should be accessible and meaningful for children. The prayers in this book are called “common” for a variety of reasons; like the Book of Common Prayer, it seeks to provide a language, form, and theology that binds Episcopalians in shared prayer. In addition, prayers reflect themes with which children are commonly familiar, like home, school, and camps. Most of all, these prayers are held in common—always done within God’s holy community that includes family and friends, the living and the dead, saints and sinners, angels, archangels, and the company of heaven.

A practical, illustrated guide that helps children and their parents prepare and have a deeper understanding of Eucharistic liturgy.

Written for grammar-school age children, this guide to the Rite II Eucharistic service presents the full text of the service from the Book of Common Prayer alongside commentary and cartoons that clarify the meaning of the words. Horton focuses on the "hows" and the "whats" of the service itself, in the belief that participation and information are, in the long term, the keys to Christian formation.

This practical manual will be useful to a wide variety of groups. Church school teachers and pastors can use this in Sunday school classes, or during the service itself to help children participate more fully. Parents and children will also find this a helpful tool as they explore Christian life together.

Parker’s city is a mess. It’s full of traffic and has no sidewalks or parks. But Parker has a plan! He’ll build his own city—with parks, zoos, transportation, environmental benefits, and more.

Planning a city is a big project, but Parker is up for the challenge. He has all kinds of ideas about how to create a place that will benefit everyone.

Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Parker the Planner shows kids they can help create change in their own communities. Like Parker, they can use their passion and ideas to make the world a better place. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/parkerlovesplanning.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

Will’s dad is a civil engineer. He uses math and science to make the world a better place. Follow along as Will learns about how everything that is built has an engineer and how he can be one, too!

Civil engineers have been around for a loooong time. But what do they do? As Will learns, they do a LOT. They work in the community to find problems that need to be solved and then create solutions. Ever wonder where the water you drink comes from? Engineers designed the water system!

Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Will the Civil Engineer introduces kids to all the amazing things engineers have created and shows them they can solve problems like an engineer, too. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/willlovesbuilding.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

Fun-filled activity book for kids ages 4 to 7 shows how to make an Advent wreath, help Mary and Joseph find their way to Bethlehem, and count the gifts the Magi bring to the Christ Child. Filled with mazes, crossword puzzles, connect-the-dots, and word searches. A great way for kids and their parents to focus on the true meaning of the Advent and Christmas seasons. An invaluable resource for families and Christian formation teams alike.

"A gold mine of Advent-related activities for children."
—The Living Church

The story of a former slave and America’s first Black Episcopal priest is an inspiring model for living a full life of service and love.

This book, appropriate for children but engaging enough for adults, begins by describing the reality of slavery during Jones’s life. Absalom Jones purchased his wife’s freedom before his own and dedicated himself to living the Christian faith. Through the difficulties and challenges of his time, he answered the call to serve the church and was ordained a priest and deacon to serve the first Black Episcopal Church in the United States.

The first Black priest in the Anglican Communion continues to be one of the most important historical figures in the Episcopal Church. As the church pays attention to its own sins of racism, this book offers encouragement, guidance, hope, and inspiration. Jones’s life is an example of what it means to follow Jesus through faithful, courageous, and selfless living of the way of love.

Welcome to location games and spatial thinking!

Emma and David find a chain and padlock across the local playground entrance. Where can they play? With help from neighbor Kayla and her dog Blazer, Emma and David set out to find a new place to play. But how will they know where a good location is?

Kayla shows them how they can use basic mapping, distance, direction, spatial pattern analysis, and overlay skills to find the perfection location. And just when they do, they encounter more obstacles—all of them have to work together quickly to solve their playground problem!

Using a colorful, easy-to-follow comic book–style story with fun in-book activities, The Playground Problem takes readers along to see how to overcome problems and find the perfect solution. Large pages brightly illustrate the adventure as readers learn about maps and use basic spatial thinking.

Written by geographic information systems (GIS) expert Dr. Lauren Scott Griffin and illustrated by artist Fred Folger, this hybrid graphic novel/activity book teaches young readers introductory mapping, zeroing in on distance, direction, basic spatial analysis, and other skills. Solving interesting puzzles and learning to “think spatially” not only helps kids with their math skills for higher grades, but also gives them a head start in exciting careers. Research shows exercising spatial reasoning skills at an early age accelerates children’s competence in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Mapping for kids has never been this much fun!

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

An introduction to the Way of Love for children and their families.
Una Introducción a El Camino del Amor para infantes y sus familias.

The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children introduces the practices for a Jesus-centered life for children ages 3–10 and their families. Through accessible language and age-appropriate themes, it specifically addresses children and the importance of rhythm and practice in their lives as Christians, accompanied by Roger Hutchison’s familiar and vibrant artwork. Through words and colorful images, children will see how to Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest in daily life as a follower of Jesus. Acquiring such wisdom at an early age will benefit children (and the adults who love them) to learn these practices for a lifetime.

El Mejor Día: El Camino del Amor para Niños y Niñas introduce las prácticas para una vida centrada en Jesús a infantes entre 3 y 10 años y sus familias. El libro usa un lenguaje asequible y temas apropiados para la edad, los cuales son dirigidos a los niños y niñas, y a la importancia del ritmo y la práctica en sus vidas como seguidores de Jesús. El libro incluye además el familiar y vibrante arte visual de Roger Hutchison. A través de una cadencia de palabras e imágenes coloridas, los infantes verán cómo Cambiar, Aprender, Orar, Adorar, Bendecir, Ir y Descansar en su vida diaria como seguidores de Jesús. Aprender tal sabiduría a tan temprana edad beneficiará a los niños y niñas (y a los adultos que los aman).

An introduction to the Way of Love for children and their families.

“The Way of Love” has become a mantra of Michael B. Curry’s episcopate as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. From the royal wedding to the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church and continuing today, all ages have been inspired and eager to “grow more deeply with Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, so we can bear witness to his way of love in and for the world.”

The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children introduces the practices for a Jesus-centered life for children ages 3–10 and their families. Using accessible language and age-appropriate themes, it specifically addresses children and the importance of rhythm and practice in their lives as Christians, accompanied by Roger Hutchison’s familiar and vibrant artwork. Through a cadence of words and colorful images, children will see how to Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest in daily life as a follower of Jesus. Learning such wisdom at an early age will benefit children (and the adults who love them).

Kid-friendly, illustrated primer on the sacrament of the Eucharist.

Jennie Turrell walked into All Saints’ Chapel on Good Friday, when her three-year-old son stopped her in the darkened doorway and quietly whispered, “Uh-oh.” At that moment, she realized that changes in the physical space of the liturgy mattered to him. She had been whispering in his ear during liturgies since he was a baby, but it wasn’t until that day that she knew he had been taking it all in—sights and sounds—all of it. In spite of squawking at inopportune times, crawling in the side aisle or narthex when sermons ran too long, drawing on the bulletin, dropping the heavy Book of Common Prayer on his toes, or standing on chairs, her son was present, aware, and sharing in the Eucharist.

This is how her little book for little hands came to life. Her son was a “consultant” on the book from beginning to end. An engaging book for children, ages 2 – 8, to follow the liturgy and participate in ways that are appropriate for them.

An illustrated activity book for 8-11 year olds.

Water connects all physical and spiritual life. Besides being essential for life, water is the visible sign of Baptism, which calls us to serve others in the world. Having clean water for all God’s children is an act of justice, love, respect and a core value of what it means to be a Christian.

This illustrated workbook taps into multiple learning levels and offers a variety of ways for children to interact with this core value of our faith, making a direct connection for young people between their faith and daily life. It can be used in an educational or devotional setting at home, church, or school. Activities also connect clean water and the Millennium Development Goals.

★★★★★ "A gift for our 7 year old granddaughter. She loved reading it before our trip to Alaska in July."

A is for Alaska combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience.

This book covers subjects important or significant to Alaskans and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea.

The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Alaska” section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Alaska alphabet.

Sam loves to design things! She plans to be a landscape architect—to make the world green. Follow along as she designs parks, gardens, and more to improve her community.

Sam is full of ideas and uses her imagination to solve problems in her city. Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Sam the Landscape Architect shows kids how they can take something they love and are passionate about and use it to make the world a better place. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics.

For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. 

BONUS:

Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at https://go.esri.com/samlovesdesigning.

Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

Topics chosen by youth and prayers written by youth—their ideas, their language.

This collection of prayers for youth written by high school students offers a fresh approach and artwork contributed by youth from across the country. Other features include a four-page introduction that suggests multiple ways to use the book, a one-page introduction for each season of the church year, scripture index and topic index, plus more than 150 prayers.

A medida que las congregaciones latinas continúan aumentando en la Iglesia Episcopal, le acompaña una gran necesidad de desarrollar más recursos de formación en español para todos los grupos y edades.

Las maravillosas vistas, sonidos, y aromas de la liturgia anglicana pueden captar la imaginación hasta de los niños más pequeños y lanzarles a participar de manera muy entusiasta en la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia. Pero todo también puede parecer ser muy confuso. A través de juegos interactivos y los crucigramas, este muy divertido libro de actividades puede ayudar a los niños de 4 a 7 años de edad a comprender mejor la vida litúrgica en la Iglesia Anglicana. De tener conocimiento sobre los que participan en la procesión de entrada, y colorear las vestimentas de los sacerdotes y diáconos, hasta identificar las nociones maravillosas que sus sentidos captan sobre la Eucaristía, este libro es un tesoro oculto tanto para los niños como adultos.

Con cuarenta y una páginas de actividades seguidas de una guía de cuatro páginas para asistir a los padres a adiestrar desde las bancas, este libro ofrece consejos a los padres y a otros educadores utilizando estas actividades con los niños. El libro también extiende permiso a las iglesias y escuelas para libremente fotocopiar las páginas e utilizarlas para enseñar.

As Latino congregations continue to grow in the Episcopal Church, there is a concomitant need for good Spanish-language formation resources for all age groups.

The wonderful sights, sounds, and smells of the Anglican liturgy can engage the imagination of young children and draw them into enthusiastic worship. But it can all be a bit confusing, too. Through the interactive games and puzzles in this fun-filled activity book, children ages 4-7 can grow to a deeper understanding of Anglican worship life. From learning about the participants in the entry processional, to coloring the vestments of the priest and deacon, to identifying the amazing things their senses tell them about the Eucharist, this book is a treasure trove for kids and adults.

Forty-one pages of activities are followed by a four-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews and offer tips for parents and other educators using these activities with children. Permission to copy the pages for use in church or school is included in the book.

¡Nunca más volverás a aburrirte!

Es el libro perfecto si tienes que hacer un viaje largo, o quieres tener un montón de ocurrencias para compartir con tus amigos o tu familia. Sus páginas están repletas de chistes, juegos de palabras, retos creativos, tests alocados, curiosidades increíbles, listas de los temas más disparatados… ¡y un montón de propuestas y pasatiempos más! Así pues, despierta tu imaginación y prepárate para pasar horas y horas de diversión con tus amigos o tu familia.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

You'll never be bored again!

This is the perfect book for a long trip or if you want to have loads of fun ideas to share with your friends or family. Its pages are packed with jokes, puns, creative challenges, wacky quizzes, incredible facts, lists of the most outrageous topics… and tons of other activities and pastimes! So, spark your imagination and get ready to spend hours and hours of fun with your friends or family.

Recipient of the 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards Poetry Category

Haiku tell the story of the poet Basho and the diaries he wrote while walking throughout Japan in the 1600s.

The seventeenth-century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho practically invented the haiku. He's most famous for his travel journals. But how did he come to be such a traveler in the first place?

This delightful volume—composed entirely in haiku based on the poet's written travelogues and illustrated with vibrant hand-painted scenes—tells the true story of Basho's decision to abandon his comfortable city life and of the five great journeys he then took across the length and breadth of Japan.

A Children’s Drawing Book for Creative Kids

#1 Best Seller in Conceptual Arts and Children's Drawing Books

Turn creativity into ability. The activities in The Drawing Book for Kids book help kids turn their love of drawing into skill. With tips on how to draw, easy techniques, and tons of ideas, soon they will be able to take their creativity to a new level. If your kids are fascinated by art, sketching, or just want to learn how to draw cute illustrations, this book provides easy drawing ideas step-by-step!

A step by step drawing guide for every interest. Whether you’re looking for gifts for girls who want to learn how to draw cute things, or boys who love cartoon drawing, this book is filled with possibilities. It contains 365 things to draw every day for an entire year—animals, objects, food, plants, vehicles, sports, holiday symbols, and more. Every activity is like a mini lesson in art for kids, broken down into simple steps so that all budding artists can create a masterpiece. With easy instructions for step-by-step drawing, kids can turn their creativity into artistic confidence.

Inside, kids will find step-by-step drawing instructions and learn to draw things like:

• Objects in nature like animals, trees, waterfalls, leaves, and flowers
• Guitars, pianos, harps, and other musical instruments
• Sporty items like footballs, tennis rackets, and baseball gloves
• Robots, mythical creatures, holidays, cartoons, people, and more!

If you’re looking for easy drawing books, children’s drawing books or step by step drawing books for kids 9-12 or 6-8—like How to Draw Cute Stuff or How To Draw Almost Everything for Kids—you’ll love The Drawing Book for Kids.

Fresh and imaginative ways for kids to pray using all of their senses.

Prayer does not have to involve silence, sitting still, and solemnity. It can be active and engaging, especially essential for kids, who often enjoy movement and creativity. In an easy-to-use format with illustrations, the author connects scripture and biblical characters to dynamic prayer practices such as wrestling, singing, breathing, and dancing.

Praying while using sign language, tracing a labyrinth, applying Band-Aids, planting a seed, eating something delicious, or riding a bike—these fun ideas are just some of the ways wiggly, tactile, and nonverbal kids will learn to reach out in love, gratitude, and need to God.

This illustrated book for children captures the mindfulness, measured pace, and pauses that children experience in the Godly Play® circle or a supplement to any child’s bookshelf.

Silence is important for children; it is the stillness—both internal and external—that children need in today’s frenzied world. Godly Play founder Jerome Berryman offers children (and those who love them) a means to contemplate words and images, to develop a comfort level with silence that creates a foundation for wonder and the creative process. “Contemplative Silence” is a core component of Godly Play as found in all sacred story, parables, and liturgical action lessons presented to children. In each lesson, children encounter silence during entering, the lesson, wondering, art and material responses, the feast, and saying good-bye.

This companion to the Complete Guide to Godly Play volumes will find a home in all Godly Play rooms as well as other formation settings for children: homes, churches, Episcopal schools, and hospitals.

Age range: 3 - 8 years old

The dinner table may be the only time that today's busy families sit down together and pray together. This book meets families where they are, offering prayers of thanks for macaroni and cheese, fast-food meals, and, yes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Includes rhyming prayers for little kids, dinner-table prayers for special family occasions, and prayers marking the movement of the church year.

The Great Family is a visual retelling of the Godly Play lesson from The Complete Guide to Godly Play.

The book recreates the experience of hearing this seminal Godly Play story. For Christian educators, parents, grandparents, godparents—anyone who desires to engage in sharing faith and biblical stories in any setting, especially all those in the Godly Play community: trainers, storytellers, teachers, parents, and children.

All proceeds from the sale of this book go towards rebuilding the lives of the civilians in Palestine.

This stickerbook brings the history of the world to life. Follow your natural curiosity and build your own 5-foot long timeline with over 100 stickers of important people, places and events in the history of the world.

The timeline starts with the Big Bang and continues right up to the Present Day, telling the story of the history of the world including topics such as: the creation of the natural world, human prehistory, and historical people events in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe from religious leaders to buildings to battles!

Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this unique timeline stickerbook has over 100 beautifully illustrated stickers that you can use to fill in the 5-foot long timeline, which has captioned, white silhouettes to show you where to place your stickers. The timeline is detachable so you can spread it out on the floor and then display it on the wall when it is finished! Each stickerbook also comes with a colouring-in page.

Also in the Timeline Stickerbook Series:

• The Nature Timeline Stickerbook - the story of the natural world from the dawn of life 4 billion years ago to the present day
• The Science Timeline Stickerbook - the history of scientific discoveries from the Stone Ages to the present day
• The Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook - the life and 38 plays of the world’s most famous bard: William Shakespeare
• The Timeline Stickerbook Collection - A boxed set of the Big History, Nature and Science Timeline Stickerbooks

This timeline is perfect for helping children explore chronology and sequencing in a fun, educational and entertaining way.

Cute Coloring Pages for Kawaii Art Lovers (Ages 6 and up)

The newest addition to the bestselling Woo! Jr. Kids Activities series, this collection of kawaii cute coloring pages is essential for all! Inspired by the culture of cute Japanese things, The Cute Book of Kawaii Coloring introduces you to tons of cute kawaii characters and beginner’s Japanese words.

A collection of cute coloring pages for girls and boys. Kawaii means cute in Japanese. In this kawaii coloring book, kids and adults of all ages enjoy cute coloring things to stay creative, calm, and comfortable. Inside, find adorable animals, cupcakes, and unicorn coloring pages for all-year round.

Learn Japanese words and find cute things to color. Find tons of Kawaii stuff to relax and delight in inside this cute coloring book. The Cute Book of Kawaii Coloring allows kawaii anime lovers to color hundreds of cute doodles that bring positivity to any day. In this unique learning Japanese coloring book, words and translations appear alongside images for added language learning. Readers will find in this cute coloring book:

• Animal friends from sea to land
• Candy, ice cream, and cupcake coloring pages
• Easy Japanese words and translations

If you’re looking for a cute doodle coloring book, a cute coloring book for girls, or a sweet coloring book for kids—or enjoyed books like Super Sweet Coloring Book, Cute and Easy Kawaii Colouring Book, or Let’s Learn Japanese—then you’ll love The Cute Book of Kawaii Coloring.

STEM, Friendship, and Girl Power Unite

STEM is for everyone—especially girls who love to stand out! In Nerd Girl News, science-loving Lucie launches her very own STEM broadcast to make science fun, approachable, and cool.

When a boring science teacher almost ruins her favorite subject, Lucie turns her basement into a science studio—armed with a lab coat, Wi-Fi, and her two best friends. Along the way, she tackles chemistry experiments, codes digital games, builds robots, defends the planet, and shows that girls belong front and center in science.

This vibrant middle grade series is packed with real STEM facts, fun activities, and girl-powered adventures. Perfect for fans of STEM books for girls and middle grade STEM books, Nerd Girl News is an inspiring and empowering read for curious kids everywhere.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Fun experiments, activities, and challenges to try at home
• Real-world STEM facts presented in an engaging story
• A confident, relatable heroine who champions girls in science

If you liked Rosie Revere, Engineer, Girls Who Code, or She’s Building a Robot, you’ll love Nerd Girl News.

Empowerment for Every Girl, Every Day

Slay All Day is the empowering, interactive workbook every young Black girl—and the women who love them—have been waiting for. Bursting with affirmations, coloring pages, and hands-on activities, this vibrant guide helps girls ages 8–12 claim their brilliance, build unstoppable confidence, and celebrate their unique magic.

Every girl deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and powerful. Slay All Day bridges generations, inviting moms, aunties, mentors, and big sisters to pour love and encouragement into the next wave of world-changers. With culturally resonant illustrations, affirming language, and real-world wisdom, this book is a joyful toolkit for self-esteem and sisterhood.

From bestselling author Elizabeth Leiba, this workbook is more than just a read—it’s a "do." Drawing on the success of her adult bestseller I Came to Slay, Leiba delivers an interactive experience that mirrors Black girlhood, uplifts voices, and makes confidence tangible through journaling, reflection, and creativity.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Confidence-building activities and affirmations that help girls embrace their magic, love their skin, and speak up with pride.
• Creative prompts and coloring pages designed to make self-love and self-expression fun, engaging, and culturally relevant.
• Tools for handling tough days, dreaming big, and celebrating every win—plus lessons from inspiring Black heroines.

If you liked Big, Bold, and Beautiful, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teen Girls, or I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful, then you’ll love Slay All Day.

Winner of The Best of the Bunch from 1998 award by the Association of Jewish Libraries

A 1999 Top 10 Religion Book for Youth by Booklist

Nondenominational, Nonsectarian, Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders

"In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth...But something was missing..."

Before creating humans, God said, “Let us make humans in Our image, after Our likeness.” In this playful new twist to the Genesis story, God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind―with the promise that the humans would care for creation in return.

Then, woman and man were formed from the dust of the earth, in the image of God and in the image of all of nature. And it was very good, indeed.

Whether you're large like the whale, small like the ant, lazy like the lizard or busy like the bee, this spirited story with its lively illustrations celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things.

In many countries around the world, universal access to education is a seemingly unattainable dream; however, determined individuals with vision and drive have made this dream come true for many. 

This book highlights people such as Okello, a former child soldier in Uganda, who founded a school for children like himself whose education was derailed by war; Julia Bolton Holloway who realized that the only effective way to educate Roma children was to teach literacy to their parents at the same time; Shannen Koostachin, a passionate 13-year-old whose fight for the right of First Nations children to have proper schools endured even after her untimely death. These uplifting stories of people who were undeterred in their fight to bring education to children will leave young readers with excellent models of how to mobilize support when fighting for social justice.

Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full color, illustrated soccer compendium—from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever.

Colorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game’s startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You’ll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game—sometimes by bending the rules—and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, Soccerology is a must-have that’s equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans.

Written by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, Soccerology is a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!

Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands–and helps pave the way forward.

Evolution isn’t just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world–and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn–triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there’s hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike.

Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic–examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve.

Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.

Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste.

These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.

With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, readers learn about technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.

Join TV’s Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer.

From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud’s passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet’s most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced
stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere—whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr’s dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman’s adventures.

From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today.

How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders and ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have shared their wisdom with younger people through oral history, stories, ceremonies, and records that took many forms.

In Sky Wolf’s Call, award-winning author team of Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger reveal how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by people who have a long history with the natural world. Indigenous knowledge is explored through the use of fire and water, the acquisition of food, the study of astronomy, and healing practices.

This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of soccer superstar Harry Kane in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest soccer fan.

In Soccer Stories: Kane, young readers will find out how Harry Kane went from a promising youngster to captain if the England soccer team. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little soccer fans. They'll love the story of Kane's triumph, especially when they learn that once he was just a soccer-loving kid just like them.

Who's the biggest hero in videogames? You choose!

Dive into an exciting world of video game heroes and their trusty sidekicks with this action-packed, highly illustrated independent and unofficial book for young gamers. Including reviews of the best games and profiles of all your favorite heroes, from Mario to Sonic to Kirby and Astro Bot, this book introduces kids to their favorite characters and the stories behind them.

So... who's the best? You get to choose! Bursting with colorful artwork and fun facts, it's perfect for inspiring the imaginations of the youngest gamers.

Who are the best players in world soccer today?

Is Man City's Erling Haaland still the most prolific in front of goal or is it Harry Kane at Bayern Munich? Which midfielder has the greatest impact on a game - Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham with his attacking play or Barcelona's Pedri with his vision and passing? Who's the top performer between the sticks - is Alisson Becker still the world's premier keeper or has AC Milan's Maignan taken the top spot in 2026?

While every fan has an opinion, back yours up with the latest stats featured in Soccer Legends 2026 (Men's) and show them who's the best soccer pundit! Showcasing the top 100 stars in the modern game, Soccer Legends 2026 offers the latest facts and stats of players in every position who play - or spent most of their careers - in the world's elite leagues.

With a star profile on each page, the book is packed with incisive data and includes stunning heat maps that show the pitch movements of every player featured. Get your copy now and start comparing the goals, assists, saves, freekicks (and a host of other data) of the current icons in world soccer. US league players profiled include Christian Pulisic, Sergio Busquets, and Lionel Messi.

How well do you know the world's greatest Soccer World Cup players? This book contains amazing facts and stats on the greatest men's and women's players of all time, including the greatest players for World Cup 2026!

Showcasing the greatest Soccer World Cup players in the modern game, Greatest Players of the World Cup offers the facts and stats for players in every position who have become World Cup legends. With a star profile for every major player, from greats like Pele to modern stars like Messi and Mbappé, this visually arresting stats book is packed with incisive data and includes all the info on men's and women's World Cup stars you could ever want to know.

Dreams. We all have them, but why? And most importantly, what do they mean?

Inside this book, you will find the answers to these questions and more. Discover the meaning behind dozens of common dreams, from missing teeth to flying, or taking an impossible school test. Find out how to master your nightmares, and learn about the science behind dreaming and getting a good night's sleep. It's all illustrated in a fun, accessible style that will help put your mind at ease and give you an insight into the importance of these wonderful nighttime adventures.

*THE ULTIMATE UNOFFICIAL ARIANA GRANDE FAN BOOK*

Discover everything there is to know about Ariana Grande, pop icon, actress and star. Follow her amazing journey from moving to New York City to chase her dreams, to becoming a worldwide singing sensation and star of much-anticipated movie musical, Wicked.

Uncover the secrets of Ariana Grande's biggest hits, amazing style and extraordinary world - from how she makes her award-winning pop songs and sells out arena tours, to creating her own amazing beauty line and starring on the big screen.

Put your knowledge to the test with quick quizzes, impress your friends with the most amazing quotes, and discover record-breaking stellar stats and facts all about pop icon and star, Ariana Grande!

*This book has not been authorised, licensed or endorsed by Ariana Grande

Buy this book if you're looking for:
- gifts for girls and boys aged 8, 9, 10, 11
- a book that will inspire the biggest Ariana Grande and Wicked fans in your life
- a book to get kids more interested in reading
- a kid-favourite gift for birthdays, holidays or Christmas

This fully illustrated picture book contains fun profiles of the world's biggest soccer stars in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest soccer fan!

In Soccer Stories: My World Cup Heroes, young readers will find out all about ten of the world's greatest players, and what makes them special! Men's and women's World Cup players incude Mbappé, Neymar, Kane, Salah, Kerr, Messi, and more. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little soccer fans. They'll love the story of these inspirational players, especially when they learn that these megastars were once just soccer-loving kids, just like they are.

"A stand-out title... infused with a sense of hope and excitement... soaring illustrations" -The New Scientist
"In Cindy Forde's environmentalist manifesto Bright New World, Earth's perilous situation fades in comparison to vibrant, sustainable possibilities."-ForeWord Reviews
Bright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time - a world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental problems.
In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insect-based snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more.
Bright New World's vision may be bold and optimistic, but everything in the book is based on genuine science, including many projects which are currently being developed. Once readers have seen the possible bright future, they will also learn all about the perils facing the Earth, as well as the solutions to each problem, with practical steps that they can take to help save the planet and make the dream a reality. As well as profiling the biggest names in eco-innovation today, readers will learn about today's young inventors, entrepreneurs and activists who are making the world better, one step at a time.
Bright New World is the blueprint for how to fix the future - and it shows how all the solutions are within our grasp, if we really want them.

Discover Kevin Durant's amazing story in this fully illustrated non-fiction chapter book for all of Kevin's fans.

Kevin Durant is a scoring machine who can shoot from anywhere on the court and dominate with his size, skill, and versatility. Follow his journey from a standout high school player to an NBA superstar, and track all of his key stats along the way! This fun chapter book is packed with original illustrations showing every step of his rise to greatness.
Inside, you'll find real-life quotes, stories about his teammates and rivals, and tons of amazing stats. It's the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about this incredible player.

Blast off into space with this fun, cool collection of space-themed puzzles, games and drawing challenges, complete with stickers!

Reach for the Stars in this mind-bogglingly entertaining Space Creativity Book. Perfect for all budding girl and boy space fans, this out-of-this-world activity book is packed with puzzles, games, stickers, pull-out art paper and much, much more. There's plenty here to keep a whole planet of children occupied for hours. Take Astronaut Alan's space test before entering the world of aliens, intergalactic battles, and cosmic critters, to see if you've got what it takes to pass out of astronaut school with flying colors.

Want to make cool apps and games, but don't know where to start? This straightforward guide gives you everything you need to start making your own fun programs, using simple step-by-step guides.

Learn the programming languages Scratch and Python to create games, animations, utilities and more. You don't need to know a single thing about coding to get going!

This book takes the complexity out of coding and makes it simple for anyone to create fun and useful projects in code. Starting with the complete basics, the course takes the reader through the building blocks of code with Scratch, the simple and colorful visual language that's perfect for learners.

Once readers can make their own games and projects in Scratch, they can learn all about Python, a slightly more advanced language that offers a huge amount of flexibility and control. The book includes simple, step-by-step instructions for brilliant projects, teaching essential skills, so readers can learn while they create.

This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of soccer superstar Mbappe in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest soccer fan.

Discover the amazing story of Kylian Mbappe, one of the world's greatest soccer players! With simple text and engaging illustrations, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little soccer fans. They'll love the story of Mbappe's triumph, especially when they learn that once he was just a soccer-loving kid just like them.
Find out about little Kylian's early soccer hopes and dreams, and follow his career all the way up to international stardom. It's perfect for anyone who loves soccer and Mbappé.

The incredible story of basketball legend Steph Curry, filled with stats, facts and tons of amazing original illustrations.

Steph Curry is an amazing shooter who can make long three-pointers and change the game with his speed and skill. Follow his journey from high school basketball star to NBA legend, and learn every one of their key stats along the way! This fun chapter book is filled with original illustrations showing every step of his story.

In each book, you'll find real life quotes, information about their friends and his rivals, and lot of amazing stats. It's perfect for anyone who wants to find out more about this incredible player.

This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of soccer superstar Neymar in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest soccer fan.

In Soccer Stories: Neymar, young readers will find out how Neymar became a goal-scoring machine-starting from when he was just a talented young player! With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little soccer fans. They'll love the story of Neymar's rise to fame, especially when they learn that once he was just a soccer-loving kid just like them.

Blast off into learning and creativity!

The Deluxe Sticker Book: Space is packed with more than 400 colorful stickers and 15 exciting space scenes just waiting to be brought to life. Little astronauts can build rocket ships, explore distant planets, meet friendly aliens, and create their very own galaxy—all while learning through play!

Designed for curious minds and busy hands, this interactive sticker book helps kids develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and a love for science. Whether they’re orbiting moons or inventing alien adventures, every sticker placed is a step into a universe of imagination.

• More than 400 Stickers: Decorate 15 space-themed scenes with rockets, planets, astronauts, aliens, and more!
• Builds Skills: Supports fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and early creativity.
• Learn Through Fun: Introduces basic space concepts in a playful, age-appropriate way.
• Play Your Way: Great for independent play or bonding time with parents and caregivers.
• Unique Gift Idea: Eye-catching and gift-ready with a deluxe, foil-accented cover.
• Part of the Trusted Deluxe Sticker Book Series: Loved by parents and educators, this series combines fun and learning in every title.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.

Get hooked on the exciting world of bass fishing with this coloring and activity book that’s filled with facts, tips, and fun games.

You might recognize Brian Latimer as a professional angler and online personality, but he also loves to share his passion for fishing with the next generation! In Brian Latimer’s Bass Fishing Activity Book, children can explore the basics of bass fishing—from learning about popular fish species to discovering famous lakes and understanding simple knots and gear. Along the way, they’ll enjoy mazes, crosswords, word finds, and illustrations to color—featuring fish, boats, lures, and a variety of outdoor settings.

This activity book educates and inspires future anglers and nature lovers. With Brian as their guide, young readers will discover how accessible and exciting casting a line can be. Filled with useful information in an engaging format, Brian Latimer’s Bass Fishing Activity Book appeals to kids of all ages!

Book Features

• Beautiful illustrations to color
• Fun activities for children of all ages
• Fascinating educational tool for the home, cabin, or classroom
• Mazes, word finds, dot-to-dots, and more!

Get to know herptiles (herps) with this fun and fascinating children’s guide that includes an introduction to herpetology and a section for identifying over 70 species.

Reptiles and amphibians are some of the most exciting animals for children to discover. These small but mighty creatures spark curiosity and inspire outdoor learning. Become a young herpetologist. Learn all about frogs, lizards, snakes, turtles, and other cool critters. Debut author Jessica Hua, a professional educator and researcher, presents a kids’ introduction to herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians. From alligators and crocodiles to skinks and salamanders, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.

Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids features expert insights on a variety of common and important species. It delves into such topics as the differences between reptiles and amphibians, their evolutionary beginnings, and staying safe when encountering them. In the field-guide section, featured species are organized by type and then by size. Full-color photographs and descriptions of key markings help readers to identify the critters they see in nature.

Inside You’ll Find

• Beginner’s guide to reptiles and amphibians
• The basics of herpetology and animal anatomy
• Identification guide to common and important species to know
• Fun bonus activities for the whole family

Two young children watch a milkweed grow in their backyard—from seed to new buds to flowers, the lyrical text explores the lifecycle of the milkweed.   

Wait like a seed,   

Cozy and small.   

Wait like a seed   

‘Til the spring rains fall.  

Wait Like a Seed beautifully explores the life cycles of milkweeds and its relationship to monarch butterflies. Complete with comprehensive backmatter perfect for school curriculums, including the life cycle of plants, the life cycle of butterflies, and poetry. This book combines the wonders of nature with thoughtful text and vibrant art.   

Author Erin Alladin invites young gardeners to celebrate the world around them in this lyrical nonfiction text.   

Illustrator Tara Anderson portrays these lifecycles with a nostalgic style, effectively capturing the wonder of the aspiring gardeners. 

Discover the wonders of nature through puzzles, games, and fascinating facts—sure to spark a love of the outdoors.

Curious young minds are drawn to the natural world, but understanding it can feel out of reach. The Fresh Air Family Activity Book connects children with nature through mazes, word finds, coloring pages, and more. Explore topics like wildlife, constellations, trees, fungi, and outdoor safety with screen-free fun that educates and inspires.

Each activity introduces something new, from identifying birds and animal tracks to tips on stargazing, geocaching, and hiking iconic trails. With pages about environmental conservation, Indigenous history, and pollination, the Fresh Air Family Activity Book builds knowledge while encouraging curiosity and creativity.

Perfect for ages 5–10, this educational resource makes an excellent companion for road trips, rainy days, and quiet afternoons. Whether it’s a gift for young nature lovers or a classroom tool for teachers, the Fresh Air Family Activity Book turns learning about the outdoors into an adventure of its own.

Book Features

• Beautiful illustrations to color
• Fun activities for children of all ages
• Fascinating educational tool
• Mazes, word finds, dot-to-dots, and more!

Learn about the importance of climate and weather, as well as problems—and solutions—associated with climate change, in this essential children’s book.

Our Earth is truly an amazing planet. Its well-balanced climate provides fresh water, clean air, comfortable temperatures, healthy food, and safe places to live. But that climate is falling out of balance. Become a young climatologist. Find out what’s going wrong and what we can do to fix it! Debut author Ian Hunt is an expert in the field and an advocate of environmental education and activism. Here, he presents an introduction to climatology (or climate science) in this easy-to-understand guide.

Begin by learning about the atmosphere, as well as the basics of the carbon cycle and the greenhouse effect. That’s followed by a look at how climate change is measured and how it affects plants, animals, and the environment. A section on causes and solutions introduces different sources of energy, from oil to solar, with suggestions on how improvements can be made in the areas of industry, transportation, and waste.

The book ends on an uplifting, empowering note with a “What Can I Do?” chapter that offers reasons for optimism, small steps to take every day, and 10 impactful activities for families and classrooms: calculating energy use, taking a climate survey, starting a community garden, and more. This kid-friendly guide is filled with full-color photographs and illustrations. It’s engaging and informative as it starts children on a path toward building a better Earth!

Inside You’ll Find

• Beginner’s introduction to climatology
• The basics of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
• Discussion of climate change’s causes and solutions
• Bonus activities for the family

A fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on classic and favorite songs.

Written by the author of the best-selling Build It! series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the Play It! books teach how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheets of popular and favorite songs as well as a primer on how to read sheet music and some basic techniques. For beginners ages 5 and up, Play It! Children’s Songs for Piano (Level 2) is the perfect companion on your musical journey.

Features these classic songs and includes color labels inside the book:

1. A Hunting We Will Go
2. A Tisket, A Tasket
3. Alouette
4. Alphabet Song
5. Au Claire de la Lune
6. Aura Lee
7. Camptown Races
8. Five Little Monkeys
9. Happy Birthday
10. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
11. He's Got the Whole World In His Hands
12. If You're Happy and You Know It
13. I'm a Little Teapot
14. Kum Ba Yah
15. Lavender's Blue
16. Merrily We Roll Along
17. O Sole Mio
18. Old MacDonald
19. On Top of Spaghetti
20. Polly Wolly Doodle
21. Pop Goes the Weasel
22. Rock-a-Bye Baby
23. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
24. Sailing, Sailing
25. The Entertainer
26. The Farmer in the Dell
27. The Man on the Flying Trapeze
28. The Wheels on the Bus
29. Three Blind Mice
30. What Should we do With a Drunken Sailor?

For kids who want to learn about what life was like on the Oregon and California Trails between 1840 and 1869, this fascinating history book features beautiful papercut illustrations to reveal the true experiences of real children who had traveled west. The book shows how these children's courage, determination, perseverance, and hope defined the West for what it represents today.

Between 1841 and 1884, more than 300,000 people—40,000 of whom were children—moved over land across North America in search for a new start and better life. The journey presented challenges at every turn, from the initial preparations to the months-long trip, and even after when the travelers reached their final destinations. Young emigrants played large roles throughout it all, with responsibilities ranging from hunting animals to gathering buffalo dung, or even caring for babies.

Relying on real letters and memoirs of actual children on the trail, My Way West offers a fresh perspective so that readers, too, can smell the campfire smoke and see the dust kicked up by the wagon wheels. Learn about seven-year-old Benjamin Bonney from Illinois who was introduced to a new type of bread by Native Americans he met on the trail; how thirteen-year-old Heber McBride and his family from England were able to keep up with their traveling group; what ten-year-old Thocmetony of the Northern Paiute in Nevada thought of the travelers passing by her home; what the difficulties twelve-year-old Owen Bush met when his family, including his free African American father, finally reached Oregon; and more.

Including a bibliography and gorgeously illustrated in vibrant, masterful papercut art, this book presents true stories plus quotes so that young readers can share the emigrant kids’ triumphs and tragedies as they make their journey west.

Discover the Amazing Animals and Plants of the Desert!

Children often imagine the desert as a barren, lifeless place—but the Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran deserts are brimming with plant and animal life. Learn about the wonders of this amazing habitat and how animals survive there in an interactive introduction by Karen Krebbs that’s sure to occupy kids for countless hours. Through coloring pages by Phil Juliano, word finds, mazes, and more, young nature lovers will discover fascinating facts about everything from scorpions and javelinas to sagebrush and cacti. Your children will never view deserts the same way again!

Inside You’ll Find

• Coloring pages featuring iconic desert life: Gila monsters, rattlesnakes, and more
• Entertaining activities for children of all ages
• Engaging information about the Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran deserts
• Color-by-number, dot-to-dots, secret codes, and more!

Entertain and educate your children with this bird-themed coloring book that includes interactive games such as mazes and word finds.

Birds are all around us. We see them almost every day, and they captivate us. Their beautiful colors, quirky behaviors, and awe-inspiring gift of flight spark our imaginations. The Birds & Friends Activity Book by Jennifer M. Mitchell is an amazing educational tool! Your budding bird-watcher will learn important details about nearly 50 species of backyard favorites found across the United States, like the American Goldfinch and Northern Cardinal—with special appearances by bees, butterflies, wildflowers, and other “bird friends.”

Coloring pages present facts such as the birds’ colors and diets, where they live, and where you are most likely to see them. Activities like mazes, word finds, and dot-to-dots reinforce the information in unique and creative ways. Plus, the Birds & Friends Activity Book offers suggestions for family activities, from making a birdbath to going on a bird hike.

Book Features

• Beautiful illustrations to color
• Fun activities for children of all ages
• Fascinating educational tool
• Mazes, word finds, dot-to-dots, and more!

Kids will flock to this coloring and activity book. It’s packed with useful information in an engaging format!

Why settle for less? Utilize educational content tailor-made for your part of the country, and introduce children to nature in the Rocky Mountain states.

National workbooks are great—but regional content is even better! The Rocky Mountains encompass several states and feature four distinct seasons. Focus on the habitats, plants, and animals found here.

Written by George Oxford Miller, a botanist from the region, the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Rocky Mountains does what other workbooks can’t: It gets specific about climate, geography, state symbols, weather, and especially birds, fungi, insects, minerals, trees, wildflowers, and so much more. With over 20 simple, fun introductions to scientific subjects—like astronomy and geology—it gets children excited about nature in their own backyard and teaches them to love and protect the great outdoors. More than a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects—such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light—put students in control of their own learning!

You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature in the states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. So get the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Rocky Mountains, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Regional workbooks are better:

• Introduction to geography, plants and animals, and biology of the Rocky Mountain states
• Activities specific to your part of the country
• Fun hands-on projects that spark wonder
• Regionally accurate information about agriculture, invasive species, weather records, and more

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of the Carolinas is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 64 critters of North Carolina and South Carolina—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in the Carolinas.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of the Carolinas includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 64 critters—only animals of the Carolinas
• Full-color photos of every species
• Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts
• Attractive layout with kid appeal
• A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts

The Must-Have Beginner’s Guide to Bird-Watching

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of California Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of California features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information—such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts—that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Golden State!

Inside You’ll Find

• 86 of the most common and important California birds to know
• Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
• Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
• Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts and more
• BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

Get the children’s field guide to 88 bird species in Washington state, organized by color to help kids identify them.

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Washington Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Washington features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Evergreen State!

Inside You’ll Find

• 88 of the most common and important Washington birds to know
• Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
• Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
• Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts, and more
• BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

Why settle for less? Utilize educational content tailor-made for your part of the country, and introduce children to nature in the Southwest.

National workbooks are great—but regional content is even better! The Southwest encompasses several states. Focus on the habitats, plants, and animals found here.

Written by George Oxford Miller, a botanist from the region, the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Southwest does what other workbooks can’t: It gets specific about climate, geography, state symbols, weather, and especially birds, fungi, insects, minerals, trees, wildflowers, and so much more. With over 20 simple, fun introductions to scientific subjects—like astronomy and geology—it gets children excited about nature in their own backyard and teaches them to love and protect the great outdoors. More than a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects—such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light—put students in control of their own learning!

You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature in the states of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, western Texas, and southern Utah. So get the Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Southwest, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Regional workbooks are better:

• Introduction to the Southwest’s geography, plants and animals, and biology
• Activities specific to your part of the country
• Fun hands-on projects that spark wonder
• Regionally accurate information about agriculture, invasive species, weather records, and more

Travel to 10 different countries, and learn about the children, their families, and their unique homes.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words—and that’s never been more true than with Wonderful Houses Around the World. The informative book introduces children to a variety of cultures with 10 glorious, two-page photographic spreads of homes and the families who live inside. Each exterior picture is accompanied by an illustration of the home’s interior, with various family members engaged in typical daily activities. Descriptive captions explain the everyday lives of the children and families: where each house is located, the environmental conditions that affect the house design, how each family lives in the home, and their possessions— all providing interesting glimpses of life in other cultures.

There has never been a photographer of buildings like Yoshio Komatsu. He has traveled extensively around the world for more than 25 years, photographing hand-built homes. The 10 houses profiled here include a red-mud dwelling with thatched towers in Togo, a yurt in Mongolia, a donut-shaped communal building in China, and more. Other countries visited in this educational book include Bolivia, India, Indonesia, Romania, Senegal, Spain, and Tunisia.

Book Features

• Spotlight on 10 homes in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America
• Large, full-color photo of each home
• Detailed interior illustrations by Akira Nishiyama
• Captions and text about the children’s daily lives

Fascinating and unique, Wonderful Houses Around the World gives children a welcome introduction to other places and other lives throughout the world.

A New Way to Enjoy Colorado with Your Family

How do you make the perfect Colorado getaway even better? Supply your kids with the Colorado Activity Book by Paula Ellis for hours of fun! From mazes and word finds to maps and pictures to color, it's a great introduction to the area and is ideal for car rides and quiet time.

Book Features

• Colorado-related illustrations for coloring
• Engaging activities that children of all ages can enjoy
• Fascinating information about the region

If you want to share your favorite things about spending time in the Centennial State, the Colorado Activity Book is a great way to do it!

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to Colorado’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Colorado is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 64 critters of the Centennial State—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in Colorado.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Colorado includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 64 critters—only Colorado animals
• Full-color photos of every species
• Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts
• Attractive layout with kid appeal

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts.

Get the children’s field guide to 86 bird species in Missouri, organized by color to help kids identify them.

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Missouri Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Missouri features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Show-Me State!

Inside You’ll Find

• 86 of the most common and important Missouri birds to know
• Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
• Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
• Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts and more
• BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in Massachusetts.

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Massachusetts is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 66 critters of the Bay State—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in Massachusetts.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Massachusetts includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 66 critters—only Massachusetts animals
• Full-color photos of every species
• Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts
• Attractive layout with kid appeal

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts.

Get the children’s field guide to 85 bird species in New York, organized by color to help kids identify them.

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of New York Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of New York features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Empire State!

Inside You’ll Find

• 85 of the most common and important New York birds to know
• Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
• Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
• Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts, and more
• BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

A Coloring Book With Teeth!

Kids love dinosaurs and coloring books. The Dinosaur Discovery Activity Book by Brett Ortler combines these interests to create an amazing educational tool! Your budding paleontologist will learn important details about 23 species, including famous dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex and "non-dinosaurs" like Mosasaur. Dinosaur coloring pages present facts such as how big the creatures were, what they ate, and where their fossils have been found. Plus, activities like mazes, word finds, and dot-to-dots reinforce the information in unique and creative ways.

Features

• Beautiful dinosaur illustrations to color
• Fun activities for children of all ages
• Fascinating educational tool about 23 important species
• Mazes, word finds, dot-to-dots, and more!

Packed with useful information in an engaging format, this is the next evolution of coloring and activity books!

Color and Learn About Rocks, Minerals, and Rock Collecting!

The great outdoors is filled with treasures to discover. Rocks, minerals, and even fossils are out there to find and enjoy. The Rocks & Minerals Activity Book by Jonah S. Jacobson and Shane Nitzsche is an amazing educational tool! Your budding rock hound will learn the basics of geology, along with important details about 20 types of specimens, including common rocks like granite, limestone, and shale, and rare minerals like agates, gold, and turquoise. Coloring pages present facts about each topic. Activities reinforce the information in unique and creative ways. Plus, the Rocks & Minerals Activity Book offers tips and tidbits on how to start your own rock collection.

Book Features

• Beautiful illustrations to color
• Fun activities for children of all ages
• Fascinating educational tool about rocks, minerals, and geology
• Mazes, word finds, dot-to-dots, and more!

Packed with useful information in an engaging format, this coloring and activity book truly rocks!

Learn about beaches and coastal life with this children’s introduction to animals, plants, and seashells.

Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earth—and for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide variety of life forms. Become a young oceanographer. Learn all about beaches and the plants and animals found there. East Coast expert Erika Zambello and West Coast naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui present a kids’ introduction to beach life. The children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners.

Start by learning about beaches and their various habitats, as well as tips on beach safety, collecting etiquette, and Leave No Trace principles. That’s followed by an introduction to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and an identification guide to common and noteworthy types of shells, plants, and animals—including birds, dolphins, manatees, and more. Seashells & Beachcombing for Kids is rounded out by family-friendly beach activities and Citizen Science Projects.

Inside You’ll Find

• Beginner information with beachcombing tips
• The basics of oceanography
• Identification guide to coastal animals, plants, and seashells
• Beach-related activities that the entire family can enjoy

Learn about the importance of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in this children’s book that includes an introduction to botany and a plant identification guide.

Native plants surround us every day, so it’s easy to take them for granted. But they are vital to the existence of all animals—including humans! Native plants provide sources for food and shelter that wildlife can’t live without. Become a young botanist. Learn all about native plants, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. Professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels presents a kids’ introduction to botany. From beautiful wildflowers like the common sunflower to majestic trees like the red maple, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.

Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids begins with an introduction to plants. Then it guides readers through the process of pollination, spotlighting the essential role that bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play. The book further discusses why native plants are important to a healthy ecosystem and outlines how children and families can take action to help them. In the field-guide section, 150 wildflowers, trees, and shrubs are organized by type. Full-color photographs and visual descriptions help readers to identify the species they see in nature.

Inside You’ll Find

• Beginner’s guide to native plants and pollinators
• The basics of botany and how pollination works
• Identification guide to common wildflowers, trees, and shrubs
• Garden plans and bonus activities for the family

Ignite children’s imaginations with this beautiful sketchbook for drawing, sketching, and recording observations in nature.

There is an artist, a writer, a naturalist within us, waiting to be unlocked. The natural world is a wonderful place to find inspiration. Become a nature explorer with acclaimed artist and naturalist Jenny deFouw Geuder. The Nature Explorer Sketchbook is a kids’ introduction to observing and recording discoveries in nature.

The sketchbook is perfect for drawing, sketching, and painting what children see outside. It also doubles as a journal for everything from taking notes to writing poetry. Jenny’s prompts and tips along the way offer direction for kids who might not know how to begin or who might be looking for different approaches to try.

The Nature Explorer Sketchbook gives children a creative outlet for expressing their thoughts and feelings through artwork and written observations. It’s a keepsake for them to cherish, and it promotes an interest in nature. Use it on its own, or pair it with Jenny’s book Nature Explorer for informational content, craft ideas, and other hands-on projects.